Flower fears losing bowling coach Saker to Australia

LONDON – England coach Andy Flower fears that he may lose another member of his staff if bowling coach David Saker decides to go back to Australia.

Saker is thought to be the favorite to be Australia’s next bowling coach following Troy Cooley’s exit, the Sun reports.

The former Australian fast bowler, who had been assistant …. Original article  : Flower fears losing bowling coach Saker to Australia.

Salman Butt ‘pretty sure’ of acquittal from ’spot-fixing’ allegations

ISLAMABAD – Suspended Pakistan captain Salman Butt, one of the three Pakistani players implicated in the spot-fixing scandal, has said that he is ‘pretty sure’ of being cleared of the allegations leveled against him.

Salman is all set to appear before the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Code of Conduct Commission at Doha in Qatar this weekend …. Read the original article  : Salman Butt ‘pretty sure’ of acquittal from ’spot-fixing’ allegations.

Brit golfer hits two holes-in-one, beating odds of ‘67mn-to-one’

LONDON – A Brit golfer hit two holes in one during a round – a feat that has 67 million-to-one odds.

John Blackburn, 62, bagged the aces within just three holes at the Brookmans Park club, in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, reports The Daily Express.

“I got one on the fourth and the other on the sixth. I was … Original article on : Brit golfer hits two holes-in-one, beating odds of ‘67mn-to-one’.

Arsenal see off luckless Newcastle in Carling Cup

LONDON – Arsenal reached the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup Wednesday with a 4-0 win over Newcastle United.

An own goal from Newcastle keeper Tim Krul gave them the lead, Theo Walcott added a controversial second before late goals from Nicklas Bendtner and Walcott again rounded off the win.
Stoke City and Aston Villa also … Read : Arsenal see off luckless Newcastle in Carling Cup.

Pakistan keen on reviving hockey series with India

KARACHI – Pakistan’s hockey chiefs plan to push for the revival of bilateral matches against India during next month’s International Hockey Federation (FIH) meet in Switzerland. Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Secretary Asif Bajwa Thursday said he will be meeting his Hockey India counterpart Narinder Batra in Montreux (Switzerland) to explore the possibilities of holding a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pakistan keen on reviving hockey series with India.

Pietersen eyeing century in Ashes to banish his ‘gloom and doom’ demons

LONDON – England batsman Kevin Pietersen is confident that despite his patchy form in the last two years, he can re-establish himself during the upcoming Ashes series.

The South African born batsman has averaged just 36.90 since the start of the 2009 Ashes series and has failed to score a Test century since March last year.

“Even …. Source  : Pietersen eyeing century in Ashes to banish his ‘gloom and doom’ demons.

McCullum ‘desperate’ to retain Kiwi opening spot for 2011 World Cup

AUCKLAND – New Zealand batsman Brendon McCullum has told captain Daniel Vettori that he is desperate to remain as an opener for next year’s World Cup.

McCullum spoke to Vettori on Wednesday after it emerged that the team management were leaning towards shuffling him down the order at No7.

“I had a brief chat with Dan and …. Original article  : McCullum ‘desperate’ to retain Kiwi opening spot for 2011 World Cup.

Australia needs to ‘learn how to milk Indian cricket cash cow’, not fight it: Craddock

SYDNEY – India is the home not just of the sacred cow, but the cash cow as well, cricket journalist Robert Craddock has said.

In an article for Fox Sports, Craddock wrote that Cricket Australia officials should have nothing to fear from Indian ownership of Australian teams.

“You cannot fight India’s influence in cricket. That battle has … Read more >>.

Best chance for England to end Ashes win drought in Oz in two decades: Gatting

LONDON – Former England captain Mike Gatting is convinced that he is about to lose the mantle of England’s last Ashes-winning captain in Australia.

Gatting had captained England’s to its last Ashes series victory in Australia in 1986/87, and now believes that Andrew Strauss can be the next to bring home the little urn.Without doubt we …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Best chance for England to end Ashes win drought in Oz in two decades: Gatting.

Becks had to leave room while Posh had ‘birds and the bees’ talk with son

LONDON – Professional footballer David Beckham has revealed that he had to leave the room when his wife Victoria had a talk about birds and the bees with their eleven-year-old son, Brooklyn.

Becks, 35, revealed to Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS FM breakfast show, that Posh, 36, was doing most of the talking, and that he …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Becks had to leave room while Posh had ‘birds and the bees’ talk with son.

‘I’m done with boxing’, says Mike Tyson

LONDON – American boxing legend Mike Tyson has finally dispelled any notion that he will make a return to the ring.

Tyson had retired from professional boxing in 2006 after Danny Williams and Kevin McBride knocked him out in consecutive matches.

“I’m done with boxing. I was a fighter for long enough. I know Holyfield still … Read : ‘I’m done with boxing’, says Mike Tyson.

Aaron Green Commits to Nebraska Huskers

Madison (San Antonio, TX) senior running back Aaron Green is going to the Nebraska Huskers. Aaron’s announcement was made at the Maranatha Bible Church in Converse, TX on Wednesday night.
Aaron chose the Cornhuskers over Texas, Florida State, and California.
The speedy man Aaron Inexperienced is the nation’s No. 13 recruit in the class of 2011 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pace bowler Theron ensures South Africa 20-20 series win against Pak

ABU DHABI – South African right-arm medium-fast bowler Rusty Theron took a career-best 4-27 to help his team clinch a six-wicket victory against Pakistan in the second Twenty20 international played here on Wednesday.

With this win, South Africa has sealed the two match series 2-0, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.

Twenty-six-year-old Theron bowled with purpose as South … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pace bowler Theron ensures South Africa 20-20 series win against Pak.

India’s Oz Twenty20 investment plans bigger than ‘Kerry Packer moment’: CA

SYDNEY – Cricket Australia has described the plans of Indian investors trying to seize a share in the country’s Twenty20 Big Bash as the most significant development since World Series Cricket.

According to reports, New South Wales and Victoria have already sold shares to Indian corporations for around 60 million dollars.

“It’s a moment as big, if … Read more »».

Kiwis will have to aggressively take India on in Test series: McCullum

WELLINGTON – Former New Zealand wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum has said that the Black Caps must be ready to take on the M S Dhoni-led Indian cricket team in the forthcoming Test series.

“We’ve got to take them on. We can’t outlast them; their stats prove that they can outlast pretty much any opposition. So we’re going … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kiwis will have to aggressively take India on in Test series: McCullum.

Black Caps have got to cop it for Bangladesh horror: McCullum

WELLINGTON – Former New Zealander wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum has said that the Black Caps have got to accept the blame for their recent one-day series loss against Bangladesh squarely.

Accepting that the public fallout from New Zealand’s ODI series whitewash in Bangladesh was as brutal as he could remember, stuff.co.nz quoted McCullum, as saying: “It’s been …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Black Caps have got to cop it for Bangladesh horror: McCullum.

Ponting reminds England not to ‘forget packing the urn’ in Ashes message on Big Ben!

LONDON – Images of Australian skipper Ricky Ponting and vice-captain Michael Clarke were projected on London’s iconic landmark Big Ben as part of an advertising campaign ahead of the upcoming Ashes series.

A reminder -”Don’t forget to pack the urn”- accompanied the images.

Ponting said that the campaign was meant to put the England team on notice … Read more : Ponting reminds England not to ‘forget packing the urn’ in Ashes message on Big Ben!.

Cleveland Cavaliers Wins Sans LeBron James

CLEVELAND (GaeaTimes.com)- While on the first match Miami Heat disappointed its fans by losing the game against Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers push their way to glory in the opening night by thrashing Boston Celtics sans its most powerful player LeBron James. The score board read 95-87 at the end of the way and it … Read more »»».

Willie Mays Misses World Series Opener

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Hall of Famer Willie Mays was announced as one of the former San Francisco Giants player who would be attending the opening ceremony of the World Series at the AT&T Park in San Francisco on Wednesday night. However, to the utter disappointment of all his fans, the celebrated former baseball star …. Source article  : Willie Mays Misses World Series Opener.

England’s KP gives short shrift to ‘nobody’ Buchanan

LONDON – Star England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has not been in form of late, has laughed off criticism aimed at him by former Australian cricket team coach John Buchanan, and described the latter as “a nobody”.

Buchanan, who won three out of four Ashes series during his six-year stint with Australia, described Pietersen as potential … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : England’s KP gives short shrift to ‘nobody’ Buchanan.